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Bunga-Bunga and Wonga-Wonga
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why it is that wonga-wonga not bunga-bunga, is upsetting Italians. Also, why the gangs of heavily armed kidnappers shouldn't worry holidaymakers in Kenya. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Libya and Tunisia
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents insight and wit from BBC correspondents abroad. Jonathan Head salutes the valour shown in battles for Sirte; Celeste Hicks hears the hopes and confusion of Tunisia's young. Show more
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Assignment
Ivory Coast: A Family Divided
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Robyn Bresnahan reports from Ivory Coast on how the bitter post election violence of a year ago is still playing itself out amongst ordinary families there. Show more
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Why Man Booker winner Julian Barnes got picked from a shortlist selected for "readability". Show more
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail. He was helped, not by the KGB, but by other former prisoners. Show more
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Afghan poet Masood Khalili reflects on the al-Qaeda attack that nearly killed him. Show more
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Selling cigarettes in plain packaging to stop people smoking; One in six British mobile phones contaminated with faecal matter because of poor hygiene; Changing bad habits by tricking your brain. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Libya and Tunisia
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents insight and wit from BBC correspondents abroad. Jonathan Head salutes the valour shown in battles for Sirte; Celeste Hicks hears the hopes and confusion of Tunisia's young. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS Special: Gaddafi Rumours
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
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Business Daily
Bunga-Bunga and Wonga-Wonga
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Why it is that wonga-wonga not bunga-bunga, is upsetting Italians. Also, why the gangs of heavily armed kidnappers shouldn't worry holidaymakers in Kenya. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Assignment
Ivory Coast: A Family Divided
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Robyn Bresnahan reports from Ivory Coast on how the bitter post election violence of a year ago is still playing itself out amongst ordinary families there. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Why Man Booker winner Julian Barnes got picked from a shortlist selected for "readability". Show more
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail. He was helped, not by the KGB, but by other former prisoners. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Libya's authorities say they've captured Colonel Gaddafi, later claiming he was dead
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Continuing coverage of the capture of Col Gaddafi
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The first French woman fined for wearing the niqab explains why she's fighting the law. Show more
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Assignment
Ivory Coast: A Family Divided
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Robyn Bresnahan reports from Ivory Coast on how the bitter post election violence of a year ago is still playing itself out amongst ordinary families there. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Selling cigarettes in plain packaging to stop people smoking; One in six British mobile phones contaminated with faecal matter because of poor hygiene; Changing bad habits by tricking your brain. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Libya and Tunisia
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents insight and wit from BBC correspondents abroad. Jonathan Head salutes the valour shown in battles for Sirte; Celeste Hicks hears the hopes and confusion of Tunisia's young. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Continuing coverage on the death of Col Gaddafi
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail. He was helped, not by the KGB, but by other former prisoners. Show more
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Colonel Gaddafi Dead?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Continuing coverage of the reports that Colonel Gaddafi is dead
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Continuing coverage on the death of Col Gaddafi
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The science behind global pandemics like those depicted in the new film Contagion; Steps to eradicate Goat Plague; EU embryonic stem cell ruling; Tracking migrating birds into risk areas. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Libya and Tunisia
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents insight and wit from BBC correspondents abroad. Jonathan Head salutes the valour shown in battles for Sirte; Celeste Hicks hears the hopes and confusion of Tunisia's young. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
Ivory Coast: A Family Divided
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Robyn Bresnahan reports from Ivory Coast on how the bitter post election violence of a year ago is still playing itself out amongst ordinary families there. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The first French woman fined for wearing the niqab explains why she's fighting the law. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Continuing coverage on the death of Col Gaddafi
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Continuing coverage on the death of Col Gaddafi
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American novelist David Guterson talks about his new book, Ed King. Show more
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail. He was helped, not by the KGB, but by other former prisoners. Show more
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Continuing coverage on the death of Col Gaddafi
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Continuing coverage on the death of Col Gaddafi
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The first French woman fined for wearing the niqab explains why she's fighting the law. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Continuing coverage of the capture of Col Gaddafi
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail. He was helped, not by the KGB, but by other former prisoners. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Assignment
Ivory Coast: A Family Divided
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Robyn Bresnahan reports from Ivory Coast on how the bitter post election violence of a year ago is still playing itself out amongst ordinary families there. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The first French woman fined for wearing the niqab explains why she's fighting the law. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
American novelist David Guterson talks about his new book, Ed King. Show more
In October 1966 a Soviet double agent escaped from a British jail. He was helped, not by the KGB, but by other former prisoners. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The science behind global pandemics like those depicted in the new film Contagion; Steps to eradicate Goat Plague; EU embryonic stem cell ruling; Tracking migrating birds into risk areas. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Libya and Tunisia
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones presents insight and wit from BBC correspondents abroad. Jonathan Head salutes the valour shown in battles for Sirte; Celeste Hicks hears the hopes and confusion of Tunisia's young. Show more
